We are a Catholic community formed by the Word of God, following Christ, sharing and celebrating God's love through the Sacraments, worship and service.

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m.
Sunday 9 a.m
Sunday 11:30 a.m.

No Sunday evening Mass

St. Stephen Cathedral Restoration and Renewal Campaign

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Faith Formation

Faith formation is a process in which every person in the parish should be involved. There are many different programs offered for various members of our community. As this time we are beginning a new year for our elementary students in the local public schools.

Handbook

Saint Stephen Cathedral Parish Faith Formation Parent/Student Handbook 2007-2008

As the Cathedral for the Diocese of Owensboro, Saint Stephen is also an active and vibrant parish offering a full range of ministries, services, and activities. Many parishioners are involved in the parish's organizations and committees, such as the religious education program, ministry to the sick and homebound, or one of the pastoral committees. The parish tries to make joyful dignified liturgy and worship one of the chief characteristics of our faith community.

Pastor's Perspective
5/11/2008

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! May this be a day filled with special blessings for each of you who are such wonderful signs of God’s love to your families. I will be going to Paducah Sunday afternoon to visit with my mother and family.

Besides being Mother’s Day this is also the great feast of Pentecost. With this celebration, we bring the season of Easter to conclusion. We congratulate our fourteen young parishioners who are being confirmed by Bishop McRaith today. May the gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthen them in faith and all virtue. In the name of the entire parish, I also welcome Kathy Aull, wife of Stephen Aull, who will be confirmed and received into full communion with the Church at the 11:30 Mass today.

Over the next few weeks, I want to offer a brief reflection on some of the Church’s Social teaching. The USCCB website speaks of this as “a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society.” There are seven key themes which summarize this important teaching of the Church. Pope Benedict XVI touched on all of them in one way or another during his recent visit to the United States. The first theme is the foundation of all the social doctrine of the Church. Respect for life and the dignity of the human person. Pope John Paul II often spoke of the “culture of death” which surrounds us and threatens life on every level. We have only to think of the millions of innocent lives lost through abortion, to realize this truth. In addition, there are so many other threats to the dignity of human life; euthanasia, war, embryonic stem cell research, capital punishment, to name but a few. This principle does not mean that a nation should not have immigration laws, but it does mean that we must treat all people with kindness and respect without regard for their legal status. The bishops tell us that the measure of any institution is whether it threatens or enhances the dignity of the human person.

Love, Fr. John

POSITION AVAILABLE: St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation, beginning July 1, 2008. Primary responsibilities include coordination of RCIA, catechesis for the parish elementary religious education and sacramental preparation. A graduate degree in theology, or its equivalent, is preferred and experience in pastoral ministry is required. Salary according to diocesan guidelines.

For more information or to apply, contact Fr. John Vaughan

Sunday Childcare
Every Sunday at the 9:00am Mass, childcare is available in the Saint Stephen Cathedral Preschool building.

Welcome New Members!
Welcome to St. Stephen Cathedral Parish Family! We are glad you have chosen us as your faith community. We look forward to getting to know you and to help you feel part of this parish family as quickly as possible.

Members of our committee contact new members monthly by phone and mail. Enclosed in the welcome note is a coupon for Great Harvest Whole Wheat bread , a symbol of our breaking bread together as a people of God. From time to time there will be gatherings which will help you feel more "rooted". We are family...welcome!

We welcome any questions concerning worship or ministries and invite you to check out the Monthly Calendar of events on line at this same address. The weekly Sunday bulletin also has the names and phone numbers of parish staff, parish pastoral council and parish ministries and they welcome all calls. Our Sunday bulletin is full of information and there is a weekly review of events also.

We look forward to sharing and celebrating Gods love with you , our newest members of our Catholic community.

Questions? Call Sue Borders 686-5986